2007-01-24 05:28:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
you do not need to take any specific subjects at gcse to become a lawyer. you need to have enough to enable you to do A levels and do a law degree or another degree and then do a conversion course and then do a legal practice at post graduate level.
2007-01-24 05:41:32 · answer #1 · answered by petebrod.t21@btinternet.com 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, do history instead of DT. It is harder, but more respected, and as a lawyer you'll be analysing. In history you do a lot of analysis. For A levels, you normally start off with 4 options then drop down to 3 in the second year. But as you're applying to Oxbridge, you might want to take more A levels, but be careful not to overwork yourself. Law is competitive enough, law AND oxbridge is going to be a tough one. One thing I must tell you form experience;* dont do anything you dont love.* When you come to A levels, you'll have to spend massive amounts of time; crazy amounts of time on English Lit to get an A*. It's very unlikely to get a good grade in something you don't like. Look at other careers too. I felt like that. I really wanted to be a doctor, but now, I want to be a midwife, because it pays well, less hassle, less hours, and you're almost a doctor! Tot get into Oxbridge, you need straight A*s, even then you may still be rejected. It is really hard, but still apply! Make sure you get lots of work experience, and do things like DOFE. Although oxbridge look at grades more than extra curriculum. You might want to keep your options open for imperial, kings, queens, which are all prestigious unis! hope that helps!
2016-05-24 04:40:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
I majored in Journalism/Mass Communication w/emphasis, Sociology and have an A.A. in business.
I graduated from Drake Law in 1985. My fellow students had been farmers, pilots, secretaries, unemployed, etc. make it or
There is no studying or special class you can take. Select a major that is useful if you do not do well on the LSATS. A trampoline never hurts. (Pol. Sci. is a useless major, just like Sociology.)
Had I to do it again, I would go into teaching.
I make more money in Sales than I would practicing Law.
Good luck.
2007-01-24 12:48:04 · answer #3 · answered by cc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your GCSE choices are not that important - concentrate on getting good grades. Your AS/A level choices and grades are very significant - you need to choose subjects like English and History. I teach Business Studies but I would not recommend it if you are aiming to get into a prestigious university. It does not have any direct relevance to law. Perhaps Government and Politics would be useful if your school or college offers it.
2007-01-24 09:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by Keery 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not too important what the subjects you take are, so long as you get the best possible grades. But if you really want an answer, I would say Latin, triple science, and IT along with English, Maths, Spanish (not French if you can avoid it, Spanish is going to be so much more important in later life) and History (as opposed to Geography)...
good luck...
2007-01-24 05:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by tituseast 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, to awnser your question you generally need a C or above in GCSE english language but I would aim for B or above. But you will need at least 320 UCAS points to join any law degree course, you do not need to study law at A level standard to get this as they reconise most qualifications to count towards this. If you want to know more about the points system for getting into uni I suggest looking at the UCAS website or speaking to your form tutor. Good Luck
2007-01-24 05:43:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely English
2007-01-24 05:36:03 · answer #7 · answered by laydeeheartless 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine solid results in Maths English and Sciences. A foreign language could be useful. Avoid Micky Mouse topics like Religious Studies, Music etc
Your careers advisor at school will be better than asking here. Its their job after all
2007-01-24 05:32:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you take for GCSE doesn't really matter but some useful subjects to think about for A-levels include;
History
Latin
English
Law
It's not necessary for you to take all of these of course and studying law at A-level isn't essential for study law at uni but each of these subjects will put you in good stead. : )
2007-01-27 01:04:31 · answer #9 · answered by Kaela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English and Latin (if you can do it) will both come in handy. Good results in all the sciences and maths will help too.
If you can take economics/business studies, you should take that.
2007-01-24 05:37:58 · answer #10 · answered by aitutaki 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋